More Papy Abedi

Biography

TRAINING: This training camp has been my toughest so far.When and why did you start training for fighting? I started to train MMA 2006 after my good friend Tchavdar Pavlov took me to Hilti. Over there I met my longtime manager Manos Terzitane and he has helped me to get here under his guidance together with all my sparring partners and trainers… The next step is to get the UFC belt!

What ranks and titles have you held?Judo black belt and the Fight Fiesta de Luxe champion

Do you have any heroes? My children are my heroes!

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that I am one step closer my dream, which is to be the UFC champion!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Electrician school

What was your job before you started fighting? Electrician

Favorite grappling technique: Flying triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Uppercut

• Pro since 2006

• Returning to middleweight after 1-2 stint at 170 pounds

• Five wins by knockout, two by submission

• Last pre-UFC win was first round submission of Nathan Schouteren in October of 2010